Alvin
860 posts
Hi! I’m Alvin Tse, and I’m a 24-year-old analyst/management consultant who now lives in London. Born and raised in Hong Kong, I’m an aviation enthusiast and luxury travel aficionado who is committed to helping people elevate their travel experiences with cheap deals, airline mileage programs, and hotel points.
June 4, 2019
My Painful Experience (Not) Using AAdvantage Miles
I’m glad to be back in the game, though I was off to a bit of a painful…
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May 19, 2019
Quick Update – We’re Back (Soon)!
Hi everyone! Aviation blogging has always been a hobby, but it’s also been a passion. I’m very glad…
May 3, 2019
Etihad Awards Bookable On AAdvantage Website!
Around a month or two ago, American Airlines started allowing Etihad awards to be bookable from Asia through…
April 27, 2019
Review: Thai Airways 777 Business Class (HKG-BKK)
An aviation expert's detailed review of Thai Airways' 777 business class, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
April 4, 2019
Another A380 Leaves Hong Kong: Lufthansa Switches Munich-Hong Kong Flight To A350
I’m sure every single airline operating the A380 has operated it to Hong Kong at some point. Many…
March 27, 2019
BOOKED: JAL Business Class, Cathay Pacific First Class
There are many good uses of miles. One thing I like is to buy miles during a promotion,…
March 18, 2019
FINALLY: British Airways Reveals Industry-Leading Business Class Product
I love the trend that airlines are moving towards higher-end, more space-efficient, more private business class seats. A…
March 12, 2019
Qatar Airways’ New Economy Class Looks A Bit Familiar…
As you’d expect for a 17-year-old traveller critiquing premium travel, pretentiousness and I go hand in hand. As…
March 5, 2019
Air Belgium Wants To Lose More Money, Restarts Flights To Hong Kong
While I love when new airlines add flights to Hong Kong (since it gives me more choices personally),…
February 17, 2019
Hong Kong Airlines Ends Subpar Auckland Service
Hong Kong Airlines has long been investing in their hard product, and they’ve been getting better and better.…
February 11, 2019
The New Turkish Airlines Lounge In Bangkok
Thai Airways has a massive hub in Bangkok, and their ground services are definitely unique. They have an…
February 6, 2019
What Is Thai Airways’ 777 Business Class Like? (Hint: I Wasn’t Expecting It To Be So Bad)
Hello from Bangkok! I’m here for a quick getaway after lots of senior year work. While I’m certainly…
February 2, 2019
Review: EVA Air 787 Business Class (TPE-HKG)
An aviation expert's detailed review of EVA Air's 787 business class, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
January 25, 2019
Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge, Taipei Airport (TPE)
A review of Singapore Airlines' SilverKris lounge in Taipei, featuring their seating, food and beverage, facilities, and more.
January 23, 2019
Review: EVA Air The Infinity Lounge, Taipei Airport (TPE)
A review of EVA Air's (disappointing) flagship Infinity lounge in Taipei, featuring their seating, food and beverage, facilities, and more.
January 8, 2019
Review: EVA Air A330 Business Class (HKG-TPE)
An aviation expert's detailed review of EVA Air's A330 business class, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
January 3, 2019
Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge, Hong Kong Airport (HKG)
A review of Singapore Airlines' SilverKris lounge at Hong Kong Airport, featuring their seating, food and beverage, facilities, and more.
January 3, 2019
Introduction: 5 Stars ForEVA
Yeah, I get it, punny title, har har, jokes, it’s lame. Moving on… Over the past years I’ve…
January 2, 2019
Cathay Pacific Honors New Years Mistake Fare
Happy new year! How did you spend your new years? I spent mine counting down with a friend,…
December 28, 2018
Cathay Pacific Promises Inflight WiFi On All Longhaul Flights By End 2019
Every now and then we see airlines give ambitious plans that they don’t manage to follow through with.…